Thief Strikes Same Residence Twice in Two Days
(SALEM, Ore) — Yesterday at about 5:15 p.m., Bradley Russell, age 48, of Salem was truly disappointed when he found the locked gate to his property had been cut and he was now missing four ATV, wheels and tires. He certainly did not expect the thieves to return the next morning but that is exactly what they did.
This morning at around 4:00 a.m., Mr. Russell was getting dressed for work when he heard strange noises outside of his residence.
Mr. Russell went outside to see what was going on and saw that again his locked gate had been cut and a purple, Toyota Forerunner was driving out of his driveway.
Mr. Russell noticed he was missing another wheel and tire so he went back inside of his house, armed himself with a shotgun, went back outside and waited for the thief to return.
About fifteen minutes later Mr. Russell saw the same vehicle drive down past his residence on Sandringham Drive NE. Mr. Russell stepped out into the street, pointed his gun at the vehicle and attempted to get the vehicle to stop.
However the vehicle did not stop and struck Mr. Russell in the leg causing minor injury.
As the vehicle passed Mr. Russell fired one round from his shotgun striking the vehicle in the rear and driver side areas.
The vehicle is described as a 2000's, purple, Toyota Forerunner, unknown license plate.
The vehicle had a very bright, white, LED license plate light and should have damage to the rear glass window and drivers side tail light from being shot by Mr. Russell.
The driver is described as a 20 to 30 year old, Hispanic, male.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is asking that if you recognize this vehicle or witnessed this event, please call 503-588-5032.
